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With the year's spookiest holiday right around the corner, there's no better time than now to familiarize yourself with some essential Halloween safety tips. On Oct. 31, millions of people will participate in trick-and-treating, parties or other festive activities. Regardless of what you have planned for Halloween, you should follow these five safety tips to protect against possible injury.#1) Choose Nontoxic MakeupWhen wearing makeup on Halloween, make sure it's nontoxic. Don't assume that a pa …

Have you got your flu shot for the year? Not to be confused with the common cold, the flu is a particularly dangerous viral infection that's characterized by symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, headache, coughing and malaise. The symptoms typically manifest within two to three days of exposure, though they can last for up to three weeks. While there's no foolproof way to protect against the flu virus, you can lower your risk of catching it by getting a flu shot.How the Fly Shot Is Like Wearing …

It's no secret that working on a roof is inherently more dangerous than working on the ground. If you fall while working on the ground, you'll probably sustain nothing more than some cuts and bruises. If you fall while working on a roof, however, you could sustain broken bones or other serious injuries. To lower your risk of injury, follow these six safety tips when working on a roof.#1) Access Using a LadderAlways use a ladder to access a roof. Attempting to free-climb up the side of a home or …

Do you consider yourself a pessimist or an optimist? If you have the latter perspective towards life, you may experience better health. According to a new study, optimists are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases than their pessimist counterparts.Study Links Optimism to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and DeathFor the study, researchers examined the health data on over a quarter-million men and women. Specifically, researchers looked at rates of chronic diseases as well as the participants' m …

While most homeowners are familiar with the dangers of carbon monoxide, many overlook radon. Like carbon monoxide, radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. And just like carbon monoxide, it cause poses some serious health risks when left unnoticed.Radon Exposure and CancerAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. The EPA estimates that roughly 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-related lung disease …